James Laurens Van Alen (1878-1927)

"Jimmy" L. Van Alen, of New York & Newport

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Notes / Biography Associated Houses (3) References
He was born in New York but was predominantly brought up in England where he was educated at Eton and Cambridge University.

Parents (2)

James John Van Alen

James J. Van Alen, "The American Prince of Wales" of Wakehurst etc.

1846-1923

Emily (Astor) Van Alen

Mrs Emily (Astor) Van Alen

1854-1881

Spouse (1)

Daisy (Post) Bruguiére

"Daisy" Margaret Louise (Post) Van Alen, Bruguiére "The Last Gilded Age Hostess"

1876-1969

Children (3)

Jimmy Van Alen

"Jimmy" James Henry Van Alen II, President of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association

1902-1991

William Laurens Van Alen

William L. Van Allen, of "Wakehurst" Newport, R.I.

1907-2003

Louise Astor Van Alen

Princess Louise (Van Alen) Mdivani, afterwards Mrs Saunderson

1910-1998

Associated Houses (3)

Wakehurst

Newport, Rhode Island

Rushton Hall

Rushton, Kettering

Villa Allerton

Cannes, Cote d'Azur

Categories

Gilded Age
Image Courtesy of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum